10 Easy Ways to Have Better Communications With Your Customers. - 07/28/10 11:02 PM
Would having a great system for communicating with sellers be something that could help your real estate business?
If your answer to that question is anything but yes, you are WRONG!
In  case you missed this, check out this blog from Bryant Tutas in Florida on the system he uses to stay in touch with all his sellers!   IT'S AWESOME! 
 
Via Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc:
Hi folks. Today I want to talk a little bit about communication. In my opinion, lack of good communication skills and/or systems is the number 1 reason why Sellers and Buyers complain about their agents. In fact, … (9 comments)

People, Not Paper, Are Involved In The Real Estate Transaction - 07/20/10 09:48 PM
Here is a great blog that illuminates some of the things that REAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS do to get real estate transactions done for themselves and - more importantly - for their clients!
Via Karen Fiddler Broker/Realtor (Great Western Realty Group/eVantage Real Estate):

Paper!!! Contracts, addendums, requests, inspections....all paper! Real estate is an industry of paper, writing, careful documentation. But the reality is that the paper only represents the wishes of the PEOPLE involved.....if we remember this, we will find solutions to common real estate issues.
First of all....before I say anything else.....I believe strongly in "put it in writing." Real … (4 comments)

My Kudos to NAR on their stand on Equal Rights - 07/19/10 10:50 PM
Had to reblog this post from Joe Pryor right up the road from me (he's in Oklahoma, I'm in Texas). 
Joe talks about something NOBLE that the National Association of Realtors has recently done.  That's right - I said NOBLE. 
Please, please, please check out what Joe's got to say in the following post!
Via Joe Pryor.com REALTOR® Oklahoma Investment Properties (Redbud Realty):
Just when I thought I could do a blog post rant about what I don't like about NAR, they up and go do something noble. Those industry  jerks just got my love back. NAR expanded the Code of Ethics to include sexual … (19 comments)

Westcliff Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for June 2010 - 07/19/10 09:19 PM
Westcliff Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for June 2010
      

Area Brief:
Westcliff Subdivision is on the west side Fort Worth and is just minutes from downtown.   The convenient location also means Westcliff is close to dining, shopping, Texas Christian University (TCU), the Cultural District Museums, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and major highways (I-30 and I-35).
Warning - All Real Estate Is Local:
As a buyer or seller in the Westcliff residential real estate market, it's important to be aware of current market conditions and recent trends in order to make the most … (8 comments)

Westcliff Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for May 2010 - 07/19/10 08:56 PM
Westcliff Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for May 2010
      

Area Brief:
Westcliff Subdivision is on the west side Fort Worth and is just minutes from downtown.   The convenient location also means Westcliff is close to dining, shopping, Texas Christian University (TCU), the Cultural District Museums, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and major highways (I-30 and I-35).
Warning - All Real Estate Is Local:
As a buyer or seller in the Westcliff residential real estate market, it's important to be aware of current market conditions and recent trends in order to make the most … (3 comments)

Westcliff Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for April 2010 - 07/19/10 08:27 PM
Westcliff Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for April 2010
      

Area Brief:
Westcliff Subdivision is on the west side Fort Worth and is just minutes from downtown.   The convenient location also means Westcliff is close to dining, shopping, Texas Christian University (TCU), the Cultural District Museums, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and major highways (I-30 and I-35).
Warning - All Real Estate Is Local:
As a buyer or seller in the Westcliff residential real estate market, it's important to be aware of current market conditions and recent trends in order to make the most … (2 comments)

Westcliff Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 - 07/18/10 09:53 PM
Westcliff Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for March 2010
      

Area Brief:
Westcliff Subdivision is on the west side Fort Worth and is just minutes from downtown.   The convenient location also means Westcliff is close to dining, shopping, Texas Christian University (TCU), the Cultural District Museums, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and major highways (I-30 and I-35).
Warning - All Real Estate Is Local:
As a buyer or seller in the Westcliff residential real estate market, it's important to be aware of current market conditions and recent trends in order to make the most … (2 comments)

Westcliff Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for February 2010 - 07/18/10 09:39 PM
Westcliff Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for February 2010
      

Area Brief:
Westcliff Subdivision is on the west side Fort Worth and is just minutes from downtown.   The convenient location also means Westcliff is close to dining, shopping, Texas Christian University (TCU), the Cultural District Museums, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and major highways (I-30 and I-35).
Warning - All Real Estate Is Local:
As a buyer or seller in the Westcliff residential real estate market, it's important to be aware of current market conditions and recent trends in order to make the most … (0 comments)

Westcliff Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for January 2010 - 07/18/10 09:25 PM
Westcliff Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for January 2010
      

Area Brief:
Westcliff Subdivision is on the west side Fort Worth and is just minutes from downtown.   The convenient location also means Westcliff is close to dining, shopping, Texas Christian University (TCU), the Cultural District Museums, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and major highways (I-30 and I-35).
Warning - All Real Estate Is Local:
As a buyer or seller in the Westcliff residential real estate market, it's important to be aware of current market conditions and recent trends in order to make the … (0 comments)

Chamberlain Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for June 2010 - 07/14/10 05:17 PM
Chamberlain Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for June 2010

      
Area Brief:
Chamberlain Arlington Heights is just off the bricks of Camp Bowie on the west side Fort Worth and is just minutes from downtown.   The convenient location also means Chamberlain Arlington Heights is close to dining, shopping, the Cultural District Museums, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas Christian University (TCU), and major highways (I-30 and I-35).
Warning - All Real Estate Is Local:
As a buyer or seller in the Chamberlain Arlington Heights residential real estate market, it's important to be aware … (6 comments)

Chamberlain Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for May 2010 - 07/14/10 04:55 PM
Chamberlain Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for May 2010

      
Area Brief:
Chamberlain Arlington Heights is just off the bricks of Camp Bowie on the west side Fort Worth and is just minutes from downtown.   The convenient location also means Chamberlain Arlington Heights is close to dining, shopping, the Cultural District Museums, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas Christian University (TCU), and major highways (I-30 and I-35).
Warning - All Real Estate Is Local:
As a buyer or seller in the Chamberlain Arlington Heights residential real estate market, it's important to be … (0 comments)

Chamberlain Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for April 2010 - 07/14/10 04:32 PM
Chamberlain Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for April 2010
      

Area Brief:
Chamberlain Arlington Heights is just off the bricks of Camp Bowie on the west side Fort Worth and is just minutes from downtown.   The convenient location also means Chamberlain Arlington Heights is close to dining, shopping, the Cultural District Museums, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas Christian University (TCU), and major highways (I-30 and I-35).
Warning - All Real Estate Is Local:
As a buyer or seller in the Chamberlain Arlington Heights residential real estate market, it's important to be … (0 comments)

Chamberlain Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 - 07/14/10 04:08 PM
Chamberlain Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for March 2010
      

Area Brief:
Chamberlain Arlington Heights is just off the bricks of Camp Bowie on the west side Fort Worth and is just minutes from downtown.   The convenient location also means Chamberlain Arlington Heights is close to dining, shopping, the Cultural District Museums, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas Christian University (TCU), and major highways (I-30 and I-35).
Warning - All Real Estate Is Local:
As a buyer or seller in the Chamberlain Arlington Heights residential real estate market, it's important to be … (0 comments)

Chamberlain Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for February 2010 - 07/14/10 03:45 PM
Chamberlain Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for February 2010
      

Area Brief:
Chamberlain Arlington Heights is just off the bricks of Camp Bowie on the west side Fort Worth and is just minutes from downtown.   The convenient location also means Chamberlain Arlington Heights is close to dining, shopping, the Cultural District Museums, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas Christian University (TCU), and major highways (I-30 and I-35).
Warning - All Real Estate Is Local:
As a buyer or seller in the Chamberlain Arlington Heights residential real estate market, it's important to be … (0 comments)

Chamberlain Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for January 2010 - 07/14/10 03:13 PM
Chamberlain Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Texas - Real Estate Market Report for January 2010
      

Area Brief:
Chamberlain Arlington Heights is just off the bricks of Camp Bowie on the west side Fort Worth and is just minutes from downtown.   The convenient location also means Chamberlain Arlington Heights is close to dining, shopping, the Cultural District Museums, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas Christian University (TCU), and major highways (I-30 and I-35).
Warning - All Real Estate Is Local:
As a buyer or seller in the Chamberlain Arlington Heights residential real estate market, it's important to be … (0 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Answers To Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS). - 07/12/10 10:39 AM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Answers To Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS).
This is the "summary" or "wrap up" for this series.
All the videos/topics/posts in this series are complete as of today (7/9/10). 
All the links below are "active' and anyone can peruse through them in any desired order, at any desired time, at any desired place.
Please check back as I may post added topics to further "flesh things out" in response to requests or as the mood strikes me.
Thanks to all those folks who've commented on the videos/topics/posts so far.  It was definitely my intention to make this SHORT SALE FAQS … (9 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #17 - Short Sales For Other Realtors? - 07/09/10 11:51 AM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #17 - Short Sales For Other Realtors?
This is a continuation in the series. I've already posted the first sixteen videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

All the videos/topics/posts in this series are complete as of today (7/9/10).  I'll be posting one additional "summary" posting to activate the link for topic 17 and then all the links below will be "active' and anyone will be able to … (2 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #16 - What Is a HAFA Short Sale? - 07/08/10 08:54 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #16 - What Is a HAFA Short Sale?
This is a continuation in the series. I've already posted the first fifteen videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as the series progresses and the videos are released.  
Eventually, after all posts in the series are completed, all short sale topic/titles will be active and anyone will be able to peruse through them in any desired … (0 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #15 - What Is My First Step In Doing A Short Sale? - 07/08/10 08:08 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #15 - What Is My First Step In Doing A Short Sale?
This is a continuation in the series. I've already posted the first fourteen or so videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as the series progresses and the videos are released.  
Eventually, after all posts in the series are completed, all short sale topic/titles will be active and anyone will … (2 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #14 - Who Pays The Closing Costs? - 07/07/10 09:16 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #14 - Who Pays The Closing Costs?
This is a continuation in the series. I've already posted the first thirteen or so videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as the series progresses and the videos are released.  
Eventually, after all posts in the series are completed, all short sale topic/titles will be active and anyone will be able to peruse through them in any … (2 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #13 - Taxes And Short Sales...Who Pays? - 07/07/10 08:58 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #13 - Taxes And Short Sales...Who Pays?
This is a continuation in the series. I've already posted the first ten or so videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as the series progresses and the videos are released.  
Eventually, after all posts in the series are completed, all short sale topic/titles will be active and anyone will be able to peruse through them in any desired … (0 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #12 - I Have A Second Mortgage, Can I Still Do A Short Sale? - 07/06/10 09:23 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #12 - I Have A Second Mortgage, Can I Still Do A Short Sale?
This is a continuation in the series. I've already posted the first ten or so videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as the series progresses and the videos are released.  
Eventually, after all posts in the series are completed, all short sale topic/titles will be active and … (2 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #11 - How Much Will A Short Sale Cost Me? - 07/06/10 08:45 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #11 - How Much Will A Short Sale Cost Me?
This is a continuation in the series. I've already posted the first ten or so videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as the series progresses and the videos are released.  
Eventually, after all posts in the series are completed, all short sale topic/titles will be active and anyone will be able to … (2 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #10 - Can I File For Bankruptcy & Still Do A Short Sale? - 07/05/10 05:39 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #10 - Can I File For Bankruptcy & Still Do A Short Sale?
This is a continuation in the series. I've already posted the first eight or so videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as these 17 videos will be posted over the span of a couple weeks as a series of blog posts. As each video … (0 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #9 - Can I Do A Short Sale If I'm Not Behind On My Payment? - 07/05/10 05:24 PM

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #9 - Can I Do A Short Sale If I'm Not Behind On My Payment?
This is a continuation in the series. I've already posted the first eight or so videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as these 17 videos will be posted over the span of a couple weeks as a series of blog posts. … (2 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #8 - Can I Do A Short Sale And Stay In My Home? - 07/05/10 04:57 PM

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #8 - Can I Do A Short Sale And Stay In My Home?
 This is a continuation in the series.  I've already posted the first couple of videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as these 17 videos will be posted over the span of a couple weeks as a series of blog posts.  As each video is released, it will be embedded … (0 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #7 - The Foreclosure Sale Is Scheduled. Is There Still Time For A Short Sale? - 07/04/10 07:29 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #7 - The Foreclosure Sale Is Scheduled. Is There Still Time For A Short Sale?
This is a continuation in the series.  I've already posted the first couple of videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as these 17 videos will be posted over the span of a couple weeks as a series of blog posts.  As each video is released, it will be … (3 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #6 - How Long Does A Short Sale Take? - 07/04/10 06:35 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #6 - How Long Does A Short Sale Take?
This is a continuation in the series.  I've already posted the first couple of videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as these 17 videos will be posted over the span of a couple weeks as a series of blog posts.  As each video is released, it will be embedded in that particular blog post.  … (2 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #5 - How Does A Short Sale Effect My Credit? - 07/04/10 06:10 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #5 - How Does A Short Sale Effect My Credit?
This is a continuation in the series.  I've already posted the first couple of videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as these 17 videos will be posted over the span of a couple weeks as a series of blog posts.  As each video is released, it will be embedded in that particular blog … (2 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #4 - How Can I Qualify For A Short Sale? - 07/04/10 05:32 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #4 - How Can I Qualify For A Short Sale?
This is a continuation in the series.  I've already posted the first couple of videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as these 17 videos will be posted over the span of a couple weeks as a series of blog posts.  As each video is released, it will be embedded in that particular blog post.  After the … (0 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #3 - What Is The Difference Between A Short Sale And A Foreclosure? - 07/04/10 04:40 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #3 - What Is The Difference Between A Short Sale And A Foreclosure?
This is a continuation in the series.  I've already posted the first couple of videos in this series and you can access them by clicking on the links below (i.e, click the title of the video/s you'd like to watch) whenever you'd like; BUT, FIRST, WATCH THE NEWEST VIDEO THAT IS EMBEDDED BELOW!

Please check back as these 17 videos will be posted over the span of a couple weeks as a series of blog posts.  As each video is released, it will be embedded in that particular blog post.  … (0 comments)

Short Sale Agents IN A PANIC!!! - Don't Jump Off The Ledge Quite Yet!!! - 07/02/10 01:27 PM
Short Sale Agents IN A PANIC!!!- Don't Jump Off The Ledge Quite Yet!!!
What may have caused the commotion:
I read a post a day or two ago by one of my fellow short sale experts- Bryant Tutas.  Byrant is not only a short sale expert, but he's a well-known  blogger (and one of my favorites) on activerain. 
Disclosure:  Actually, I'm also a member of Byrant's and Wendy Rulnick's awesome Short Sale Superstars network.  Click this link if you'd like more info on Short Sale Superstars.
That said, Bryant's post was about how Matt Vernon (Short Sale and Deed In Lieu Executive with Bank … (6 comments)

A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #2 - What Is A Short Sale? - 07/01/10 06:12 PM
A "Virtual" Short Sale Presentation Series: Topic #2 - What Is A Short Sale?
This is a continuation in the series.  I've already posted the first video in this series and you can access it by clicking on the link below (i.e, the title of video 1  "Introduction to the series" is an active link to the video).
Videos in this series include:
Introduction to the series.                                                                                       What is a short sale?                                                                                              See embedded video below! What's the difference between a short sale and a foreclosure?                             Coming soon! How can I qualify for a short sale?                                                                          Coming soon! How does a short sale effect my credit?                                                                  Coming soon! How … (2 comments)

Another Satisfied Short Sale Client (Seller) - Fort Worth, Texas - 07/01/10 04:59 PM
Another Satisfied Short Sale Client (Seller) - Fort Worth, Texas
Intro:  Not going to get into all the details of this short sale here; too long and probably more details that most folks can stand. 
Facts: The video testimonial below is from a client of mine who happens to be a City of Fort Worth police officer.  His name is Ron and he's going through a tough time and I had the opportunity to help him out and was honored to do so.

Summary: If you know someone in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex who's having a difficult time making their … (0 comments)

Loan Modification Scam Alert - 07/01/10 10:05 AM
To all homeowners considering a loan modification.
Please, please, please read the blog post below from a very savvy real estate agent/broker from San Diego.  Melissa specializes in negotiating debt with mortgage lenders and knows what she is talking about. 
Via Melissa Zavala Realtor® North San Diego County Homes (Broadpoint Properties):
Sometimes a scam appears when and where you least expect it. With an increase in the number of individuals having trouble making ends meet, there is an increase in the number of scams to take advantage of those individuals.
The Making Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) and the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program … (2 comments)

 
Deb Rainmaker_large

Kent Dills, Bellingham, Washington Real Estate 817-495-8028

Bellingham, WA

More about me…

Broker, Dills Real Estate

Address: 2906 Kenoyer Ct., Bellingham, WA, 98229

Cell Phone: (817) 495-8028

Email Me



Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog